Sermons on Contender:

An Antidote For Fear -- God's "Salvation" Series

Contributed by Perry Greene on Mar 29, 2012

One way we can overlook the fears we face is by looking to God and his salvation ("Yeshua"/Jesus) instead.

1. “Here Be Monsters” In the British Museum in London, there is an old mariner’s chart drawn in 1525 outlining the North American coastline. The cartographer who created the map did so from information gleaned from ocean-going crews of the day. There were notations on where reefs ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 12:2

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Unbelief And Opposition

Contributed by Jerry Cosper on Apr 17, 2012

We are going to look at unbelief and opposition to Christ. It’s a lesson that needs to be studied in detail. How tragic it is that religious positions sometimes become political. How tragic it is that men reject Christ for the things of this world. How

Tonight we are going to look at unbelief and opposition to Christ. John 11: 47-57 gives a good lesson on this. It’s a lesson that needs to be studied in detail. Let’s begin in v. 47. READ v. 47. Jesus has just raised Lazarus from the dead. Scripture tells us that some believed and ...read more

Scripture: John 11:47-57

Denomination: Baptist

Jude’s Warning (Part 1) Series

Contributed by T.j. Conwell on Jan 21, 2016

Jude's first desire was to write a friendly letter to encourage the church, but instead God pressed on Him to write one of conviction and dire warning to all. As Christians, we must be willing to use this example to share God's word truthfully as well!

Jude’s Warning (Part 1) Jude 1-7 Introduction - Tonight we will begin to examine the book of Jude - Show of hands … be honest, who has ever read this book before? - It is unknown who this letter is written to --Probably written around 70 to 80 AD, to an early church for sure -- ...read more

Scripture: Jude 1:1-7

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

“the Significance Of The Resurrection”

Contributed by Dave Mcfadden on Apr 21, 2014

The life, and crucifixion of Christ are historical facts as is the empty tomb. Christianity is rooted in historical events.

What is the most significant event in world history? No doubt, you can receive as many answers to that question as there are people. But for the Christian, the answer is simple. The most significant event in the history of mankind is the resurrection of Jesus Christ. “Some religions, both ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 28:5-6

Denomination: Baptist

Eating The Fruit Of Your Labor - Part I Series

Contributed by Pastor (Dr.) Francesca Fajinmi on Dec 31, 2016

Our labor bears fruits but the fruits are not worth eating. This sermon debunks the idea that the fruit of our labor is worth eating or enjoying. This is the first part of a two part sermon

Labor generally signifies heavy duty task, work or effort. Oftentimes, it is something we'd rather not do but because of some inherent benefits we continue to do it. For a married woman, who trusted and believed God for the fruit of the womb, getting pregnant and going into labor - though hard, it ...read more

Scripture: Acts 9:1-22, Acts 53:4-11

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Protecting Clones

Contributed by Frederick Meekins on Jan 5, 2014

Protecting Clones

Though it was not the only reason, the American Civil War was fought in part because a significant percentage of the population came to be seen as less than completely human. It is said if we don’t learn from the past we are doomed to repeat it and the only thing we learn from history is ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 139:14

Denomination: Independent/Bible

The Seven, Part 9 Series

Contributed by David Taylor on Jan 9, 2014

Pergamum: The Dangers of Tolerance and Compromise

The Seven, part 9 Pergamum: The Dangers of Tolerance and Compromise Revelation 2:12-17 July 14, 2013 We have seen that the Revelation was written to address specific issues with seven churches in Asia Minor at the end of the first century. As we look at these letters we see that they are as ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 2:12-17

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Are You Ready To Die ?

Contributed by Ian Humphrey on Nov 6, 2015

Death

Reading: Isaiah 38: 1-22 ARE YOU READY TO DIE ? HERE IS : - (1) A REALITY WE CANNOT DENY "Set thine house in order for thou shalt die and not live." Gen 3:19 In the sweat of thy face shalt thou eat bread, till thou return unto the ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 38:1-22

Denomination: Holiness

We Are Seated Together In Heavens In Christ Jesus

Contributed by William R. Nabaza on Aug 16, 2016

To prove in writing that GOD made us sit down together with the LORD JESUS CHRIST in His Throne by virtue of being with Him.

I. EXORDIUM: Are you seated with CHRIST in the Heavens? Yes. II. AUDIENCE PROFILE: Believers/unbelievers III. OBJECTIVES: To prove in writing that GOD made us sit down together with the LORD JESUS CHRIST in His Throne by virtue of being with Him. IV. TEXT: Ephesians 2:6 (Amplified Bible) ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 2:6

Denomination: Pentecostal

Is God A Illusion Series

Contributed by Coz Von on Jul 24, 2018

Dawkins, an evolutionary biologist and writer, has become the most well-known voice and public figure of the New Atheists. most publicly associated with this New Atheism, a kind of full frontal assault on religion and the supernatural in general.....

Out of the carnage of 9/11 arose a phenomenon known as the New Atheists. Enraged by the mass murder of the terror attack—all done in the name of God—these New Atheists declared intellectual war on all theistic faith and assumptions. For them, religion itself was “the great scourge” of human life, ...read more

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

God Is For Me Who Can Be Against Me

Contributed by William R. Nabaza on Sep 27, 2016

To show that GOD is for me (His children) and who dares to be against me.

I. EXORDIUM: Are you sure GOD is for you? Yes. GOD is for me and who can be against me? II. AUDIENCE PROFILE: Believers/unbelievers III. OBJECTIVES: To show that GOD is for me (His children) and who dares to be against me. IV. TEXT: Romans 8:31 (Amplified Bible) What then shall we say to ...read more

Scripture: Romans 8:31

Denomination: Pentecostal

An Attitude Of Gratitude

Contributed by Dr. Madana Kumar, Phd on Nov 24, 2017

Does thanking someone come to us naturally, or do we need to be coaxed into thanking others? How about when it comes to God? Can we be intentional in thanking God and others?

Attitude of Gratitude The topic chosen for the month is Attitude with Gratitude. We all know that Thankfulness is important, but still, it is necessary for us to be constantly reminded about this fact. I like statistics. So, whenever I get a topic, I try to do some research into it. This time I ...read more

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Ivy League Word Games Undermine Human Dignity

Contributed by Frederick Meekins on Nov 28, 2013

Ivy League Word Games Undermine Human Dignity

In Isaiah 5:20 it says, “Woe to those who call evil good and good evil, who put darkness for light and light for darkness, who put bitter for sweet and sweet for bitter.” At the time abortion was legalized, opponents of the procedure warned that, if this moral floodgate was opened, ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 139:13-16

Denomination: Independent/Bible

"our Father In Heaven, Hallowed Be Your Name" Series

Contributed by Benjamin Utomo on Aug 18, 2020

This is the first part of the Lord's Prayer (Matt 6:9)

Illustration: A strange event happened in a small Kentucky town some years ago. It seems that there were two churches in the town and one distillery owned by an atheist. The churches were always doing battle with the atheist owner of the distillery. They had tried several times to get it closed. ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:9-13, Matthew 6:9, Luke 11:2-4

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Walking With The Greatest Part 5 Series

Contributed by Brent Bailey on Dec 4, 2014

Love defined further

II. Love is not envious or proud a. 1 cor 13: 4b love does not envy; love does not parade itself, is not puffed up; b. 1 cor 13:4b (amplified) love never is envious nor boils over with jealousy, is not boastful or vainglorious, does not display itself haughtily. c. There are 2 sides of the same ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 13:4-8

Denomination: *other